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Oatmeal Molasses Bread Recipe

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A favorite oatmeal bread with molasses and milk and rolled oats.

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups quick cooking rolled oats

Preparation:

Combine yeast and warm water in a cup or small bowl; set aside. Pour scalded milk over shortening, salt, and molasses. Stir until shortening melts. Cool to lukewarm then stir in 1 cup flour, yeast mixture, and oats. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Round dough into a ball and place in a buttered bowl; turn over to grease both sides. Cover with a dish cloth and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch down; cover and let rest 10 minutes. form into two loaves. Place in greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. Brush tops with melted butter. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until nearly double in size. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool on racks.
Brush with more melted butter while hot for a softer crust.

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Came out well for my first timeMarch 02, 2009By olafriday
"So this was my first time baking bread and it came out pretty well. The recipe was easy to follow and the steps weren't too time consuming. In addition to all-purpose flour I also used whole wheat and rice flours. The bread came out a beautiful brown color and the molasses gave it a distinct taste. A little on the bitter side, but still nice. Next time I might try honey or maple syrup. Also, I didn't have shortening so I used butter instead which I think worked out well."

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